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Mathematics and Statistics

Make
it count: analyse,
model, evaluate, assess

Implement
mathematical and statistical methods to understand how the world works and what
systems are needed to meet the global challenges of the 21st century.

Why study Mathematics and Statistics?

Mathematics and statistics provides new insights into industry, science, nature, technology and commerce. It's used for collection, analysis, forecasting and modelling across all facets of our lives.

A major in mathematics and statistics at La Trobe will train you to collect and model data, analyse and evaluate the results, think conceptually and solve problems.

Take advantage of the global and local shortage of statisticians and get a qualification that will apply to a wide variety of careers.

Where can Mathematics and Statistics take me?

A current shortage at national and international level means that mathematics and statistics graduates are highly sought after in the roles of medical statistician, financial analyst, meteorologist, mathematics teacher and sports statistician.

Mathematics and statistics play a crucial role in many areas of science including computer science and the life sciences. A major can help you prepare for a career in disciplines such as environmental science, genetics, biology and many more.

Statistics is used across a wide variety of careers, contributing to understanding through data analysis and forecasting, business modelling, data evaluation and risk assessment.

Why La Trobe?

Our statistics program was the first to obtain accreditation from the Statistical Society of Australia Inc (SSAI), and is currently the only accredited undergraduate program in Victoria.

Upon graduation, our students are eligible for Graduate Statistician status upon joining the SSAI.

During your studies, you can apply for an Australian Mathematical Sciences Institute (AMSI) Vacation Research Scholarship, which gives you research experience in mathematics and statistics and helps prepare you for an Honours year or further research.

Honours students may choose units offered by the Key Centre for Statistical Science (KCSS) – a collective organisation that includes La Trobe University, Monash University, RMIT and the University of Melbourne.